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PCA

The PCA should have the ability to support individuals with physical and/or mental challenges in their Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).

Qualifications

Should meet the following qualifications:

  • Must pass a current criminal background study
  • Must be able to communicate effectively
  • Should be at least 18 years of age
  • Meet federal and state required training and orientation provided by the agency
  • Complete competency test and turned in before receiving first paycheck
  • Flexible and reliable

Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s)

ADL’s include but are not limited to:

  • Bathing: start to finish shower with verbal and/or physical assistance
  • Dressing: assistance with applying/changing clothes
  • Grooming: includes hair care, assistance with shaving, and other tasks related to body care
  • Toileting: bowel/bladder care
  • Transfers: assist with moving from one area or another
  • Mobility: assist with moving from one place to another
  • Positioning: adjusting a person’s body position for comfort, care, and relieving pressure areas
  • Eating: support as needed with getting food into the body
  • Light housing as it pertains to personal care

Integrity

  • Promote health, independence, safety, and quality of life for each individual
  • Respect the individual’s home and property
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Respect the individual’s rights/Bill of Rights
  • Maintain a polite, courteous, and kind attitude towards individual, family, visitors, and other staff
Job type:

Full-Time